A bill to amend section 415 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide for a two-year period of limitations in proceedings against carriers for the recovery of overcharges or damages not based on overcharges.
Public Law 93-507 · S. 1227 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Nov 30, 1974 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Sen. Warren Magnuson (D-WA)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides that all actions at law by carriers for recovery of their lawful charges, or any part thereof, shall be begun, within two years from the time the cause of action accrues, and not after such date.
Provides for a two-year period of limitations under the Federal Communications Act in proceedings against carriers for the recovery of overcharges or damages not based on overcharges. Amends 47 U.S.C. 415
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Nov 30, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-507.
- Nov 20, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Nov 19, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Oct 3, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
- May 6, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- May 2, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Apr 30, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Mar 14, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.